Mitchell Jon Reinke (born February 4, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing under contract with the Eisbären Berlin in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
[1] In the following 2017–18 season, Reinke notched a new career high with 24 points in 35 games before opting to end his collegiate career after his sophomore year, signing as an undrafted free agent to a two-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues on March 26, 2018.
[5] After spending his first three full professional seasons within the Blues organization, Reinke was not tendered a qualifying offer, leading to him being released to free agency.
[6] Following two productive seasons within the Penguins organization, Reinke was rewarded with an NHL contract as a free agent, signing a one-year, two-way deal with the Seattle Kraken on September 2, 2023.
[7] Having played his first seven professional seasons in North America, Reinke opted to pursue a European career at the conclusion of his contract with the Kraken, signing a one-year deal with German club Eisbären Berlin of the DEL, on July 16, 2024.